1991-1995 Freightliner FL-60, Freightliner FL-70 and others recall: chamber

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on February 6, 1995. It covers about 5,700 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,700
reported: Feb 6, 1995
owners notified: Apr 28, 1995
related complaints: 1

Service brakes, air: drum: chamber

What is wrong: The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.
Risk: This condition can result in loss of braking capability.
Remedy: Dealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2") mounting studs.

Recall number 95V018000

Affected vehicles

Freightliner FL-60 1991-1995 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Freightliner FL-70 1991-1995 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Freightliner MB-60 1991-1995 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Freightliner MB-70 1991-1995 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.

1992 Freightliner FL-60 1993 Freightliner FL-60 1994 Freightliner FL-60 1995 Freightliner FL-60 1992 Freightliner FL-70 1993 Freightliner FL-70 1994 Freightliner FL-70 1995 Freightliner FL-70 1992 Freightliner MB-60 1993 Freightliner MB-60 1994 Freightliner MB-60 1995 Freightliner MB-60

Questions about recall 95V018000

Is there a recall on the 1991-1995 Freightliner FL-60, Freightliner FL-70 and others chamber?

Yes. Recall 95V018000, reported on February 6, 1995, covers about 5,700 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 95V018000?

Dealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2") mounting studs.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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